Chef Cintia Diaz

Personal Chef In New York

I am a professional chef who graduated from The Culinary Institute of New York. Four years ago, I made the decision to leave the restaurant industry and shift my focus to serving busy, health-conscious families and professionals by preparing customized and nutritious weekly meals in the comfort of their own homes. I found myself torn between working as a private chef in upscale residences and catering to high-end clients.

I provide a range of personalized chef services, including private dinners for special occasions, group cooking lessons, event catering, and meal preparation in your own home, Airbnb, or vacation rental. All the services I offer are entirely customizable and designed to suit the unique preferences of each client.

My cooking style is adaptable to the specific needs of my clients, emphasizing the use of the finest seasonal ingredients. I have received formal training in traditional European culinary techniques, and I draw inspiration from Italian and French cuisine with a strong influence from my Latin heritage.

My primary objective is to bring your culinary ideas to life, whether that means preparing healthy meals or organizing "fine dining" dinner parties within the comfort of your own home.

For me, cooking is...

My life's passion

I learned to cook at...

The Culinary Institute of New York.

A cooking secret...

A hidden gem in the kitchen... herbs.

My menus

Latin-American Menu

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Prosciutto Salad Zerbinati Melon, Balsamic

Strawberry Salad - Greens, Avocado, Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Strawberry Dressing

Baby Gem Lettuce, Pear, Candied Nuts, Balsamic Dressing

FIRST COURSE

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Crab Empanadas, Cilantro Dressing, Pickle Onion

Fish Tacos, Caribbean Cole Slaw, Hoisin Sauce, Chutney

Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Caribbean Chips, Cilantro

Steamed Mussels, White Wine And Garlic Served With Rustic Bread

MAIN COURSE

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Stuffed Chicken Breast With Sweet Plantain, Sofrito

Braised Beef Short Ribs, Pigeon Peas Rice, Crispy Shallots, Natural Jus

Oxtail, Latin Style Oxtail Served With Sauteed Potato, Peppers, Garlic And Onions

Pan Roasted Salmon, Caribbean Rice With, Lemon Sauce

DESSERT

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Geneoise Cake, Fruit Coulis

Tres Leches Cake

Latin American Menu

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FIRST COURSE

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Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Caribbean Chips, Pomegranate

Ceviche, Peppers, Onions, Lime, Lemon, Passion Fruit And Green Plantain Chips. | 16

Carnitas Tacos, Caribbean Cole Slaw, Hoisin Sauce, Chutney

Cassava Croquettes, Criolla Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted Chicken Served With Yellow Rice, Black Beans, Sweet Plantains And Avocado

Steak Frittes With Cilantro Sauce

Pork Chops Served With Yucca Puree Vegetables

Sautéed Shrimp In Garlic Served With Fried Green Plantains

DESSERT

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Brioche Bread - Pudding, Crème Anglaise Ice Cream

Tres Leches Cake

Genoise Cake, Fruit Coulis, Chantilly

Bistro French Inspired

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Heirloom Tomato and Pomegranate Salad

Niçoise, Anchovies, Olives, Gem Lettuce & Tarragon Vinaigrette

Aged Balsamic Bruschetta - Heirloom tomatoes, Olive Oil, Basil, Feta Cheese

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata Salad, With Heirloom Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction

Crispy Vegetables, Seafood & Garlic Aioli

Goat Cheese Crostini - Pear, Roasted Almonds, Balsamic Glazed

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Bourguignon In Red Wine Reduction – Creamy Herb Polenta

Dijon Chicken, Creamy Mustard sauce, Shallots, Potatoes Puree Rosemary Butter

Sole Meunière Fish, Lemon Sole, Smoked Leeks And Tarragon

Pork Chop, Cheddar Grits, Scallion & Pepper Vinaigrette

DESSERT

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Bistro Menu

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Niçoise, Anchovies, Olives, Gem Lettuce & Tarragon Vinaigrette

Tartines Toast, Goat Cheese Seasoned And Roasted Grape Tomatoes

FIRST COURSE

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Prawn Cocktail, Tomato chutney, Pickled Red onion

Tuna Tartare, Shallots, Sesame, Green Onions

Burrata - Baked Ciabatta, Grape Tomatoes, Burrata Ball, Balsamic Drizzle

MAIN COURSE

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Coq Au Vin, Bone-In Slow Cooked Chicken, Cipollini onions, Cremini Mushrooms

Lemon Roasted Chicken, Rosemary Brown Butter

Sole Meunière Fish, Lemon Sole, Smoked Leeks And Tarragon

Steak Frites With Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

DESSERT

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Brioche Almond Bread Pudding

Chocolate Lava Cake

Genoise Cake, Strawberry Coulis, Chantilly

Italian Inspired Menu

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Aged Balsamic Bruschetta - Heirloom tomatoes, Olive Oil, Basil, Feta Cheese

Strawberry Salad - Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Strawberry Dressing

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata - Baked Ciabatta, Grape Tomatoes, Burrata Ball, Balsamic Drizzle

Arancini - Arborio Croquettes, Marinara & Herb Oil

Fritto Misto -Crispy Vegetables & Garlic Aioli

MAIN COURSE

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Bolognese, Fettucine, Beef & Pork Ragu, Fresh Basil

Casarecce Funghi, Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan

Chicken Parmigiana, Mozzarella, Marinara Sauce

Lemon Fish, Herb Potato Puree, Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted Chicken Provençal, Herbs de Provence, Herb Polenta

DESSERT

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Geneoise Cake, Fruit Coulis

Brioche Almond Bread Pudding

Coffee Caramel Panna Cotta

Italian Menu

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Aged Balsamic Bruschetta - Heirloom tomatoes, Olive Oil, Basil, Feta Cheese

Baby Gem Lettuce Pear, Pomegranate, Candied Pecans

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata - Baked Ciabatta, Grape Tomatoes, Burrata Ball, Balsamic Drizzle

Prosciutto di Parma - Zerbinati Melon, Seasonal Greens

Arancini - Arborio Croquettes, Marinara & Herb Oil

Fritto Misto – Seafood, Crispy Vegetables, & Marinara Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Risotto - Guanciale, Sundried Tomato Risotto, Aged Parmesan & Basil Oil

Bolognese - Fettucine, Beef & Pork Ragu, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Basil

Gnocchi - Truffel Cream, Crispy Sage & Aged Pecorino

Linguine - Steamed Mussels, Chili Oil, Garlic, Leeks, Blistered Tomatoes & White Wine

DESSERT

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Brioche Almond Bread Pudding

Coffee Caramel Panna Cotta

Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream

Brunch Menu

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Aged Balsamic Bruschetta - Heirloom tomatoes, Olive Oil, Basil, Feta Cheese

Macerated Fruit Salad

FIRST COURSE

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French Toast, Market Fruits, Maple Syrup

Pancakes, Caramelized Ripe Banana & Toasted Walnuts

MAIN COURSE

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Eggs & Shakshuka, Sourdough Bread, Tomato Sauce, Roasted Garlic

Baked Frittata With Cheese, French Crispy Fries, Grated Zucchini And Herbs Oil

Fried Chicken Sandwich, Crispy Chicken, 24 Hour Brine, Crispy Southern Style, Coleslaw, French Fries

Beef Burgees American Cheese, Mustard, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Special Sauce, French Fries

Steak And Eggs With Chimichurri Served With Home Fries

DESSERT

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Assorted Pastries, Selected by the Chef

Local Signature Menu

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Market Greens, Radish, Olives, Dill

Heirloom Tomato and Pomegranate Salad

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata Salad, With Heirloom Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction

Fritto Misto – Calamari, Crispy Vegetables, Seafood & Marinara Sauce

Harvest Soup Butternut Squash, Creme Fraiche, Chili Spiced Pumkin Seeds

MAIN COURSE

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French Mustard Creamy Chicken, Thyme Butter Potato Puree

Braised Short Ribs, Herb Polenta, Seasonal Vegetables

Pan Seared Glazed Salmon, Asparagus Feta Pasta

Lobster Rolls, Light Mayo, Celery, Butterd Bun

DESSERT

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Brioche Bread - Pudding, Crème Anglaise Ice Cream

Geneoise Cake, Fruit Coulis

Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream

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Chef Cintia's reviews

4.82

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91 services

Incredible Chef! The meal was so delicious. I highly highly recommend!

Cintia was absolutely awesome. I have NOTHING negative to state. Cintia took my birthday to another level. The food was delicious. Cintia went above and beyond. She was patient and did not rush US. Cintia helped wherever she could. Cintia is not only an amazing chef she is now a life long friend. Thank you for making me feel special for my born day. ???? so thankful.

Amazing experience.

BLACK GIRL MAGIC

Hiring a private chef was the perfect addition to our Bridgerton themed bachelorette dinner party. The chef was very responsive leading up to the event and provided excellent menu options. She was able to accommodate some dietary needs requests for one of our group members and was open to substitution requests as well without hesitation, which we really appreciated. As a group of latina ladies it was great to also have a Latina chef. She fit right in as one of girls chatting and laughing along with us, being silly in our themed attire. She was very professional and left everything so neat and clean afterwards. The food presentation was beautiful and the food itself was delicious. I would highly recommend hiring her for a stress free pampering activity for the evening. ???? Thank you Cintia for everything!

Cintia was a pleasure to have in our home and the food was delicious! Can't wait to enjoy her cooking again in the future.

I would highly recommend Chef Cintia. She was professional, engaging, and friendly. She timed the dishes perfectly to our schedule and the food was excellent!

Amaing experience. The food was delicious and Chef Cintia did an amazing job. I would not only recommend her but will be using her again the future. A+++++

Chef Cintia made the most delicious Latin meal! Everything was cooked to perfect and we enjoyed every bite! Thank you!

Cintia prepared a four course meal for a group of 11. She was creative and communicative in advance of our meal, and unobtrusive but helpful when in my home. The meal - particularly the ragu and the blueberry pie but in all honesty someone tonight was telling me how much they liked the salad - was a huge hit. I have nothing but happy and grateful things to say about the experience and would highly recommend Cintia.

Chef Cintia prepared a vegetarian and gluten-free menu for a bachelorette party of 7 people. She is very communicative, professional, and was thoughtful in accommodating special dietary needs. The food was delicious and the menu was well thought out. Would highly recommend her for your next event.

My experience with chef Cintia was incredible from the beginning to the end. She was extremely attentive to all the details and gave us a first-class experience. The food was delicious and the stories behind each dish made us have an incredible time.

Cintia was AMAZING! So incredibly nice and also a great chef. We loved every single thing she brought out. Each dish was better than the last. We couldn’t believe it had been cooked in our kitchen! We would totally recommend Cintia for sure.

Chef Cintia was awesome to talk to, and the food she made for us was all so delicious! She made our Thanksgiving dinner a very special experience.

Cintia was amazing! A great meal!

Food was incredible. Cintia was super friendly and accommodating. Would book again with her in the future.